Patient Coordinator

OVERVIEW

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
W2 with full benefit

Some travel may be required
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Patient Coordinator to work remotely for the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term position which offers:
- Competitive salary
- Tremendous growth opportunity
- Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
- Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com

The US base salary for this full-time position is $34-42/hr + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordinates the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants.
• Distributes recruitment materials.
• Acts as a liaison between participants, participant's relatives and staff members and communicates participant's questions, complaints, problems and concerns to appropriate staff members.
• Explains policies and procedures to participants and refers them to appropriate staff.
• Collates, enters and maintains data collected on participants.
• Coordinates new patient referrals by obtaining pertinent information and forwarding it for review.
• May assist in preparing credentialing packages.
• Monitors workflow and administers and revises processes to maintain and improve operations.
• Mentors and trains staff on patient recruitment and coordination processes and procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or other related discipline.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and medical terminology.
• Strong organizations skills with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
• Resourcefulness in problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to efficiently compose correspondence, prepare reports from raw data, design, set up and maintain the electronic and paper filing system.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments and/or travel arrangements and maintaining patient records as it relates to patient care arrangements.
• Travel arrangements.
• MS Office Suite.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Columbus participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.